LITTLE EXPLORERS Classes with Mrs. Samantha provide a fun introduction to nature using parent-child interaction, music, art, storytelling, games, and/or live animal demonstrations. Recommended ages: 3 - 5 Preregistration & prepayment is required. 9:30 – 11:00 am $5 per child – 18 months and above $25 if registering for all classes October 7 Deep Blue Sea Join us on an underwater adventure. Explore the underwater world of our planet through crafts and water play. October 21 Whooo’s Nocturnal? Discover different animals that like to be awake while we sleep. You might even have a chance to touch some of these critters! November 4 Fall into Fun! Leaves are falling down all around! We will look at trees and their leaves, make our own impression of a tree and dance like leaves! November 18 Hey Boo Boo! Let’s discover the different types of bears, look for Yogi, and have a picnic with your favorite bear from home! December 9 Patty Cake, Patty Cake Join us as we discover what happens when we add water to different baking ingredients. We will play with mud, flour, play dough, and salt. January 6 Winter Wonderland Create a winter wonderland of your own! From snowflakes to snow (cones) and sledding, you and your lil’ one will have a great time! HOMESCHOOL WEDNESDAYS Need help teaching science? Have fun hiking the Santa Ana river bottom, participating in a variety of activities, performing experiments, enjoying a presentation, playing games, and/or creating a craft. Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring water. ** Preregistrations and prepayment required – no walk-ins ** Please see website for additional information and registration forms. Programs will begin promptly at 10:00am and 1:00pm and run 1½ to 2 hours. Per child: $7 per session *Please note time changes and dates programs are offered* Students younger than the recommended age, parent participation is mandatory. How’s the Weather up there? 1 st Wednesdays of the Month 10am or 1pm class offering Recommended ages 7- up Weather…Trouble in the Animal World? November 6 Get M.A.D.-Migrate, Adapt or Die! Learn how animals have adapted to our ever changing environment. Meteorology: It’s not About Meteors! December 4 It’s about weather-whether you believe it or not! You’ll be building a bracelet while playing the water cycle game and making your own thermometer. Hold Onto Your Hats-It’s Windy! February 5 Under a lot of pressure? You’re not alone-so are winds! You’ll be making your own wind instruments, and playing the windy hats game! Let’s Talk Science 3 rd Wednesdays of the Month 1pm class offering Recommended ages 6 - up Gotta Eat and Run! September 18 Nature is a world of eat or be eaten. Learn about predator & prey, the tools of their trade and the food chain. Pollution Solution October 16 Learn the various types of pollution and their cause and effects. Discover possible solutions… Reduce, Reuse & Recycle. Blast off to the Moon! November 20 Learn the different phases of the moon and what we see from earth. Learn about some US Space Missions. What’s the Matter? January 15 Explore matter and discover its various states and properties. Home School Astronomy Night Special Friday Night Class October 4, 2013 7pm to 9pm Costs $3.00 per person Keep your eyes on the sky as the Riverside Astronomical Society shares their expertise and telescopes. Explore the amazing world of space and astronomy. Enjoy learning about stars, planets and our solar system. A craft and light refreshment will be offered. *Separate registration form* Eagle Scout Recognition Hidden Valley would like to thank the following scouts for caring and supporting us with their projects this summer: Dakota Aguilar-Walkway Lighting Jeffry Barbour- Tracking Area Michael Tran- Refinishing Benches Gabriel Aguilar-Picnic Area William Droke-Geology Cabinet Interested in doing your project at Hidden Valley? Call us and set up an appointment.